A SET OF GILT-DECORATED KOFTGARI ARMOUR
INDIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Comprising helmet, shield, bazubands, four body plates and bow, each decorated with fine foliate scrolling vine, the shield with four cartouches of elegant nasta'liq, the helmet with noseguard and two plume holders, all but the bow with silk lining, the helmet and bazubands complete with chainmail skirts
Shield - 16 in. (40.6 cm.) diameter
Bow - 37 in. (94 cm.) long
A SET OF GILT-DECORATED KOFTGARI ARMOUR
INDIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Comprising helmet, shield, bazubands, four body plates and bow, each decorated with fine foliate scrolling vine, the shield with four cartouches of elegant nasta'liq, the helmet with noseguard and two plume holders, all but the bow with silk lining, the helmet and bazubands complete with chainmail skirts
Shield - 16 in. (40.6 cm.) diameter
Bow - 37 in. (94 cm.) long
